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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,218.14 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,218.14 and 551.24 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,218.14 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,218.14 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,218.14 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 671,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,485.28/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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